US authorises Iranian oil sales until August 21 as part of push for final West Asia truce dealWashington has granted Iran a 60-day waiver on oil sanctions, permitting the nation to produce, export, and sell its crude until August 21....
22 Jun, 2026, 08.30 PM IST
75 Indian students awarded Erasmus+ scholarships; EU-India Student Ambassadors' Network launchedThe EU has launched a new Student Ambassadors' Network involving 40 students from 20 Indian universities to promote European academic and r...
22 Jun, 2026, 07.48 PM IST
China hits back at US sanctions on tech giants, restricting its exports to 10 American defense firmsChina has retaliated against US sanctions by imposing its own restrictions on 10 American military-linked companies. Beijing's Commerce Min...
22 Jun, 2026, 11.05 AM IST
On This Day in History, June 22: Fast & Furious release, France surrenders, Germany invades Soviet Union, Napoleon abdicates, Galileo recants, Maradona's Hand of God, G.I. Bill signed and other eventsOn This Day in History, June 22 witnessed Germany's invasion of the Soviet Union, Napoleon's second abdication, Galileo's recantation befor...
21 Jun, 2026, 06.37 PM IST
Indian captain of sanctioned Russian oil tanker arrested in UK; family seeks government interventionAn Indian captain, Ajay Pant, has been arrested in the UK and charged with breaching sanctions after his Russian oil tanker was intercepted...
21 Jun, 2026, 01.00 PM IST
Eight years on, from JCPOA to MoU: How Trump's Iran deal stacks up against Obama's nuclear pactPresident Trump has signed a 14-point memorandum with Iran, ending a four-month conflict and opening a 60-day window for a peace deal. This...
20 Jun, 2026, 10.55 AM IST
Iranian Guards' business empire to win big if US sanctions liftedA potential deal to end the war between Washington and Tehran presents a paradox: sanctions relief could significantly empower Iran's Revol...
20 Jun, 2026, 08.52 AM IST
Russia tells Europe: Yes to talks, no to ultimatumsRussia has signaled openness to dialogue with European nations, emphasizing that talks must not be based on ultimatums or perceived weaknes...
20 Jun, 2026, 01.07 AM IST
India-bound ships begin Strait of Hormuz transit as US lifts Iran blockade; Chabahar, INSTC in focusThree cargo ships are now transiting the Strait of Hormuz, signaling a significant shift after the US ended its blockade of Iranian ports a...
19 Jun, 2026, 11.29 PM IST
What stands between Andy Burnham and No. 10 Downing Street?Andy Burnham has won a parliamentary seat. This move fuels speculation about him challenging Keir Starmer for Labour leadership. Several pa...
19 Jun, 2026, 11.13 AM IST
US-Iran war: There are many questions about the peace deal. Here are (some) answers.US-Iran deal: A new agreement between the United States and Tehran aims to end the war and reopen the vital Strait of Hormuz. Sanctions on ...
19 Jun, 2026, 07.58 AM IST
What sanctions are there on Iran and will they be lifted?Iran's oil sales may see a waiver under a new interim deal. However, the country remains under a complex network of international sanctions...
18 Jun, 2026, 09.34 PM IST
US quietly allows waiver on Russian oil to expireAmerica's Treasury has not extended sanctions waivers on Russian oil. This waiver expired at midnight. President Trump has not confirmed if...
17 Jun, 2026, 10.16 PM IST
Russia granted over 1,100 'anti-woke' visas to foreigners in 2025Russia welcomed over 1,100 foreign citizens in 2025 with visas for embracing traditional values. This initiative supports those opposing li...
17 Jun, 2026, 03.15 PM IST
Trump vows to reimpose US sanctions on Russian crude 'soon' as truce with Iran takes shapePresident Trump announced that the US will soon reimpose sanctions on Russian oil, citing eased global supply concerns due to resumed flows...
17 Jun, 2026, 01.46 PM IST
UK imposes new sanctions on Russian shadow fleet after Indian captain arrestAjay Pant, 38, was arrested by the National Crime Agency (NCA) during a joint operation with British armed forces to intercept a Russian sh...
16 Jun, 2026, 08.30 PM IST
EU to make it harder to suspend carbon fee on importsEU economy ministers have agreed to restrict the suspension of the bloc's carbon emissions fee on imports, aiming to boost certainty for lo...
13 Jun, 2026, 10.05 AM IST